On the slopes of the Klein River Mountains you will find Blue Gum Country Estate, a 5 star lodge, offering an exciting alternative to guests wishing to explore the Overberg area.

Located outside of Stanford, 20kms beyond Hermanus, Blue gum offers an alternative route, and destination, for those travelling to the garden route, or for those escaping the city for a weekend. Travelling time from Cape Town is just under 2 hours.

Deep in the countryside, surrounded by 130 acres of wheat fields, vineyards and pastures, far from roads and highways, its hard to believe that you are close to 20 nature reserves and botanical gardens, 16 museums, 20 art shops and galleries, 24 beaches and over 100 restaurants.

Our surroundings encourage guests to relax in the tranquil beauty of the mountainside or to stroll through the vineyards and pastures and shady oaks. Our lawns are ideal for the pleasure of an afternoon picnic, a bottle of wine or for simply dozing in a hammock. Well placed benches are good vantage points from which to observe many of our 110 bird species, to paint or photograph scenes which delight the eye.

Guests can relax and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the estate, explore the mountainside or stroll through the vineyards and pastures. Mountain bikes entice the energetic to explore the dirt tracks along the base of the mountains.

Accommodation

Five mountain facing suites, decorated in English country style, each with a fireplace, arm chairs and private patio.

Five colonial African style suites, situated in the Manor House. Each has its own private veranda, overlooking the valley to the Klein Rivier mountains. The manor house has its own lounge, library and veranda.

All 10 rooms have mini bar, Satellite television, bath and shower facilities, beautiful views and access to gardens.

Dining

Enjoy delicious cuisine in the dining room, and light lunches on the patio with views of fields and mountains. Enjoy dinner by candlelight on the deck overlooking and valley.

We serve a large breakfast, light lunch and dinner. Afternoon tea may be ordered in the conservatory. Depending on the weather, meals are served in the dining room or on the patio overlooking the gardens and vineyards.

Nicole has earned an excellent reputation for her food. Fresh local ingredients, inspired preparation and attentive service make for an unsurpassable dining experience. She was trained at the hotel school in granger Bay as a chef

Nicole has cooked for a number of international luminaries over the years, among them Margaret Thatcher, Richard Branson and Michael Caine.